My old neighborhood actually had a cat-in-a-tree rescue. It wasn't near power lines, and the local department happened to be training personnel that day so it was a good day for everyone involved, except the owner who'd entrusted a neighbor to watch the cat, and came back to a bill from the county.

I can afford it.... and more. I had to chance to save his life, I see nothing wrong with that

Oh, I could afford that... and more as well... And don't get me wrong, I'm a cat guy... we have two beautiful rag dolls that I love to death... but if I was told I'd have to spend $4500 to save one of them, I'd be laughing myself silly as I called up the breeder for a new cat.

rkiller1:You know, I had you on IGNORE for awhile and I was feeling good tonight so I took you off. What a freakin' mistake. You remain incredibly unfunny. Back to IGNORE.

Oh, and in case you wanted a real answer in place of a dismissive mocking joke, I was trying to be sympathetic of a person willing to sacrifice in the face of a suffering creature that he loved, instead of being a smug asshole, dismissing fear and suffering in a creature unable to understand it.

If you can be an actuary in the face of suffering and death, then good for you.